After reading the review of the DJI Flamewheel F550 hex with the NASA FC and GPS in the December issue of MA, I'm seriously leaning towards one. I especially like the way they incorporated the power distribution wiring into the bottom frame making for a super clean setup and elimate a lot of messy wiring. It would definatly make a teriffic camera platform however I don't particularly like their camera mount. It's too big and expensive. I think I could design a simpler and more compact unit.

Went to Begich last night for the first time this winter and flew my mQX and a couple of helicopters. My new TxR AXE 100FP for AnyLink heli is not very responsive even though I have my high rates maxed out to 140%. Not to happy with it so far.

I HIGHLY recommend the naza gps set up! I just upgraded my 450 size quad from a KK2 board to the naza. This thing is ROCK SOLID! I only had to turn down the gains to get rid of a bit of wobble. But the thing locks on to the GPS satellites and will just sit there and hover. I was able to hover it with my hands off the radio for about 5 minutes waiting for the low voltage detection to kick in and landed all by itself. Manual mode is really quick to respond, attitude hold keeps it nice and level and works well for quick moving and GPS mode...well, read above. I just cant wait until Friday when my FPV goggles and gear get delivered.

Most of you are probably aware that Alaska and Texas, no doubt other states are enacting legeslation concerning "drones or UAV's" with cameras on them. The main concern is violations of the right to privacy. I don't think it'll effect us much as long as you doesn't use your stuff to spy on your neighbor. Basicly, if the bill enacted, you can't use your drone mounted camera on private property without the property owners permission.

Write this guy.Seriously. I just got done with my letter to him. I read the bill and it looks like they are limiting the use of drones for information gathering. Like the police or FBI using them for survalence. I would agree with that part of the bill. But it does not clearly state what "information gathering" is exactly. Does flying around for the fun of it with a GoPro count as "information gathering"? Please write this guy. Word your letter carefully. My letter had a polite tone that explained my views on the proposed bill. I even invited him to check out my YouTube channel and even invited him to go for a ride on my quadcopter.

Interesting article about UAV's. It's amazing how fast the industry and hobby is growing on this stuff, however from my standpoint, as a hobbyist, I dislike the use of the term "drone" when applied to the quad or hex copters we fly.

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